Summer Camp Counselor I

The job of a Summer Camp Counselor I involves supervising and teaching youth ages 8-18 in various outdoor activities while living with and caring for them. The counselor will be a positive Christian role model and will carry out the policies for supervision of camper health and safety.

Requirements

• Carry out the policies for supervision of camper health and safety
• Supervise all assigned aspects of campers' day
• Relate the Bible and the Christian faith to a variety of ages in a fun and challenging way
• Teach or assist in teaching an activity
• Develop unit policies with campers
• Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group
• Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff
• Provide opportunities for the group that each camper may experience success during camp
• Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns
• Guide unit and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities
• Help campers plan their participation in unit and camp-wide activities, special events, and programs
• Set a good example for campers and others
• Maintain good public relations with campers' parents, and the Mo-Ranch staff
• Write clear, informative letters to camper parents
• Assist in evaluating the entire camp operation with suggestions for the following season
• Ability to walk at least ten miles over varied and rugged terrain
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time, under various weather conditions
• Ability to work under various environmental conditions, including extremes of heat (100 degrees or better)
• Good driving record, able to meet the driving record requirements set forth by the insurance carrier
• Regular and predictable attendance